Iru Kangal Podhadhu Happy
From Dharma · 1998
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Dharma1998
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Iru kangal podhaadhu… | Two eyes are not enough... |
| Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka | To watch the princess's procession |
| Male | |
| Laalaa lalalaa laalaa laalaa | Laalaa lalalaa laalaa laalaa |
| Lalalaa laalaa laalaa lalalaa | Lalalaa laalaa laalaa lalalaa |
| Laalla laallalaa lalalala laa | Laalla laallalaa lalalala laa |
| Male | |
| Iru kangal podhaadhu | Two eyes are not enough |
| Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka | To watch the princess's procession |
| En imaiyum moodaadhu | Even my eyelids will not close |
| Kalyaana thaeril unnai paarkka | To watch you in the wedding chariot |
| Aanandhathaal vizhi neerilae | With tears of joy in my eyes |
| Paadugindren oru paadalae | I am singing a song |
| Vaazhthu cholli paadum kuyil naan | I am the cuckoo singing words of blessings |
| Male | |
| Iru kangal podhaadhu | Two eyes are not enough |
| Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka | To watch the princess's procession |
| En imaiyum moodaadhu | Even my eyelids will not close |
| Kalyaana thaeril unnai paarkka | To watch you in the wedding chariot |
| Male | |
| Angae vaanathu vennilavum | Up there, even the moon in the sky |
| Oorvalam pogaamal | Without going on its own procession |
| Nee pogum oorvalathai rasikkaadho | Wouldn't it enjoy the grand procession you take? |
| Undhan tholgalil aadum maalai | The garland swaying on your shoulders |
| Aanandham thaangaamal | Unable to contain its joy |
| Paarkkindra nenjai alli parikkaadho | Wouldn't it captivate the hearts of all who look? |
| Naan kanda kalyaanangal ondralla oru nooru | The weddings I have witnessed are not one, but a hundred |
| Engengum idhu pol jodi oru podhum amaiyaadhu | Nowhere will a couple as perfect as this ever be found |
| En paattum pudhirgal podum | My song poses subtle riddles |
| Adhu unakku purindhaal podhum | It is enough if you understand their meaning |
| En raasaathi nee vaazhga | Long live, my princess |
| Male | |
| Iru kangal podhaadhu | Two eyes are not enough |
| Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka | To watch the princess's procession |
| En imaiyum moodaadhu | Even my eyelids will not close |
| Kalyaana thaeril unnai paarkka | To watch you in the wedding chariot |
| Aanandhathaal vizhi neerilae | With tears of joy in my eyes |
| Paadugindren oru paadalae | I am singing a song |
| Vaazhthu cholli paadum kuyil naan | I am the cuckoo singing words of blessings |
| Male | |
| Iru kangal podhaadhu | Two eyes are not enough |
| Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka | To watch the princess's procession |
| En imaiyum moodaadhu | Even my eyelids will not close |
| Kalyaana thaeril unnai paarkka | To watch you in the wedding chariot |
| Chorus | |
| Gamapadha paama garigama papaa | Gamapadha paama garigama papaa |
| Male :Aruvi pol nadakkum kanni ponnu | Male : The maiden who glides like a flowing waterfall |
| Chorus :Padhani paama garigama ninee | Chorus : Padhani paama garigama ninee |
| Male :Thudikkudho manadhu ninnu ninnu | Male : Does her heart throb and pause in delight? |
| Chorus :Sanisa nisa papaa | Chorus : Sanisa nisa papaa |
| Male :Pudhiya anubavam | Male : A brand new experience |
| Chorus :Sanisa padha dhadhaa | Chorus : Sanisa padha dhadhaa |
| Male :Unakkuk kidaithadho | Male : Have you attained it? |
| Azhagu malaridhu manadhinai | This beautiful flower, does it spread |
| Siragena virikkiradho | Her mind like wings in the air? |
| Male | |
| Getti melangal ketkum podhu | When hearing the auspicious wedding drums |
| Magizhndidum nenjangal | Hearts that overflow with happiness |
| Etti ennai vittu chendraal varundhaadho | Won't they grieve if you distance yourself and go away? |
| Metti osaigal mella chollum | The gentle sounds of toe-rings whisper |
| Anbenum geethangal | Melodies called love |
| Kottam itta naatkal ellaam thirumbaadho | Won't all those blissful days return? |
| O andha naatkal ellam en kannil aadaadho | Oh, won't all those past memories dance before my eyes? |
| Aanandha raagam ellaam kondu vandhu thaaraadho | Won't they bring and bestow every joyous melody? |
| Siru ponnae sella kannae | My little dear, precious darling girl |
| Adi nee thaan thirumana pennae | Hey, you are indeed the lovely bride |
| Pudhu aanandham aarambam | A fresh journey of bliss begins |
| Male | |
| Iru kangal podhaadhu | Two eyes are not enough |
| Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka | To watch the princess's procession |
| En imaiyum moodaadhu | Even my eyelids will not close |
| Kalyaana thaeril unnai paarkka | To watch you in the wedding chariot |
| Aanandhathaal vizhi neerilae | With tears of joy in my eyes |
| Paadugindren oru paadalae | I am singing a song |
| Vaazhthu cholli paadum kuyil naan | I am the cuckoo singing words of blessings |
| Male | |
| Iru kangal podhaadhu | Two eyes are not enough |
| Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka | To watch the princess's procession |
| En imaiyum moodaadhu | Even my eyelids will not close |
| Kalyaana thaeril unnai paarkka | To watch you in the wedding chariot |
இரு கண்கள் போதாது
ராசாத்தி ஊர்கோலத்தைப் பார்க்க
Two eyes are not enough...
To watch the princess's procession
லாலா லலலா லாலா லாலா
லலலா லாலா லாலா லலலா
லால்ல லாலலலா லலலல லா
Laalaa lalalaa laalaa laalaa
Lalalaa laalaa laalaa lalalaa
Laalla laallalaa lalalala laa
இரு கண்கள் போதாது
ராசாத்தி ஊர்கோலத்தைப் பார்க்க
என் இமையும் மூடாது
கல்யாணத் தேரில் உன்னைப் பார்க்க
ஆனந்தத்தால் விழி நீரிலே
பாடுகின்றேன் ஒரு பாடலே
வாழ்த்துச் சொல்லி பாடும் குயில் நான்
Two eyes are not enough
To watch the princess's procession
Even my eyelids will not close
To watch you in the wedding chariot
With tears of joy in my eyes
I am singing a song
I am the cuckoo singing words of blessings
இரு கண்கள் போதாது
ராசாத்தி ஊர்கோலத்தைப் பார்க்க
என் இமையும் மூடாது
கல்யாணத் தேரில் உன்னைப் பார்க்க
Two eyes are not enough
To watch the princess's procession
Even my eyelids will not close
To watch you in the wedding chariot
அங்கே வானத்து வெண்ணிலவும்
ஊர்வலம் போகாமல்
நீ போகும் ஊர்வலத்தை ரசிக்காதோ
உந்தன் தோள்களில் ஆடும் மாலை
ஆனந்தம் தாங்காமல்
பார்க்கின்ற நெஞ்சை அள்ளி பறிக்காதோ
Up there, even the moon in the sky
Without going on its own procession
Wouldn't it enjoy the grand procession you take?
The garland swaying on your shoulders
Unable to contain its joy
Wouldn't it captivate the hearts of all who look?
The weddings I have witnessed are not one, but a hundred
Nowhere will a couple as perfect as this ever be found
My song poses subtle riddles
It is enough if you understand their meaning
Long live, my princess
நான் கண்ட கல்யாணங்கள்
ஒன்றல்ல ஒரு நூறு
எங்கெங்கும் இது போல் ஜோடி
ஒரு போதும் அமையாது
என் பாட்டும் புதிர்கள் போடும்
அது உனக்கு புரிந்தால் போதும்
என் ராசாத்தி நீ வாழ்க......
Two eyes are not enough
To watch the princess's procession
Even my eyelids will not close
To watch you in the wedding chariot
With tears of joy in my eyes
I am singing a song
I am the cuckoo singing words of blessings
இரு கண்கள் போதாது
ராசாத்தி ஊர்கோலத்தைப் பார்க்க
என் இமையும் மூடாது
கல்யாணத் தேரில் உன்னைப் பார்க்க
ஆனந்தத்தால் விழி நீரிலே
பாடுகின்றேன் ஒரு பாடலே
வாழ்த்துச் சொல்லி பாடும் குயில் நான்
Two eyes are not enough
To watch the princess's procession
Even my eyelids will not close
To watch you in the wedding chariot
இரு கண்கள் போதாது
ராசாத்தி ஊர்கோலத்தைப் பார்க்க
என் இமையும் மூடாது
கல்யாணத் தேரில் உன்னைப் பார்க்க
Gamapadha paama garigama papaa
Male : The maiden who glides like a flowing waterfall
Chorus : Padhani paama garigama ninee
Male : Does her heart throb and pause in delight?
Chorus : Sanisa nisa papaa
Male : A brand new experience
Chorus : Sanisa padha dhadhaa
Male : Have you attained it?
This beautiful flower, does it spread
Her mind like wings in the air?
கமபத பாம கரிகம பபா
அருவி போல் நடக்கும் கன்னிப் பொண்ணு
குழு :
பதநி பாம கரிகம நிநீ
துடிக்குதோ மனது நின்னு நின்னு
குழு :
ஸநிஸ நிஸ பபா.....
புதிய அனுபவம்
குழு :
ஸநிஸ பத ததா.....
உனக்குக் கிடைத்ததோ
அழகு மலரிது மனதினை
சிறகென விரிக்கிறதோ
When hearing the auspicious wedding drums
Hearts that overflow with happiness
Won't they grieve if you distance yourself and go away?
The gentle sounds of toe-rings whisper
Melodies called love
Won't all those blissful days return?
Oh, won't all those past memories dance before my eyes?
Won't they bring and bestow every joyous melody?
My little dear, precious darling girl
Hey, you are indeed the lovely bride
A fresh journey of bliss begins
கெட்டி மேளங்கள் கேட்கும் போது
மகிழ்ந்திடும் நெஞ்சங்கள்
எட்டி என்னை விட்டுச் சென்றால் வருந்தாதா
மெட்டி ஓசைகள் மெல்லச் சொல்லும்
அன்பெனும் கீதங்கள்
கொட்டம் இட்ட நாட்கள் எல்லாம் திரும்பாதா
ஓ அந்த நாட்கள் எல்லாம் என் கண்ணில் ஆடாதோ
ஆனந்த ராகம் எல்லாம் கொண்டு வந்து தாராதோ
சிறு பொன்னே செல்லக் கண்ணே
அடி நீதான் திருமணப் பெண்ணே
புது ஆனந்தம் ஆரம்பம்
Two eyes are not enough
To watch the princess's procession
Even my eyelids will not close
To watch you in the wedding chariot
With tears of joy in my eyes
I am singing a song
I am the cuckoo singing words of blessings
இரு கண்கள் போதாது
ராசாத்தி ஊர்கோலத்தைப் பார்க்க
என் இமையும் மூடாது
கல்யாணத் தேரில் உன்னைப் பார்க்க
ஆனந்தத்தால் விழி நீரிலே
பாடுகின்றேன் ஒரு பாடலே
வாழ்த்துச் சொல்லி பாடும் குயில் நான்
Two eyes are not enough
To watch the princess's procession
Even my eyelids will not close
To watch you in the wedding chariot
இரு கண்கள் போதாது
ராசாத்தி ஊர்கோலத்தைப் பார்க்க
என் இமையும் மூடாது
கல்யாணத் தேரில் உன்னைப் பார்க்க
Iru kangal podhaadhu…
Two eyes are not enough...
Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka
To watch the princess's procession
Laalaa lalalaa laalaa laalaa
Laalaa lalalaa laalaa laalaa
Lalalaa laalaa laalaa lalalaa
Lalalaa laalaa laalaa lalalaa
Laalla laallalaa lalalala laa
Laalla laallalaa lalalala laa
Iru kangal podhaadhu
Two eyes are not enough
Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka
To watch the princess's procession
En imaiyum moodaadhu
Even my eyelids will not close
Kalyaana thaeril unnai paarkka
To watch you in the wedding chariot
Aanandhathaal vizhi neerilae
With tears of joy in my eyes
Paadugindren oru paadalae
I am singing a song
Vaazhthu cholli paadum kuyil naan
I am the cuckoo singing words of blessings
Iru kangal podhaadhu
Two eyes are not enough
Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka
To watch the princess's procession
En imaiyum moodaadhu
Even my eyelids will not close
Kalyaana thaeril unnai paarkka
To watch you in the wedding chariot
Angae vaanathu vennilavum
Up there, even the moon in the sky
Oorvalam pogaamal
Without going on its own procession
Nee pogum oorvalathai rasikkaadho
Wouldn't it enjoy the grand procession you take?
Undhan tholgalil aadum maalai
The garland swaying on your shoulders
Aanandham thaangaamal
Unable to contain its joy
Paarkkindra nenjai alli parikkaadho
Wouldn't it captivate the hearts of all who look?
Naan kanda kalyaanangal ondralla oru nooru
The weddings I have witnessed are not one, but a hundred
Engengum idhu pol jodi oru podhum amaiyaadhu
Nowhere will a couple as perfect as this ever be found
En paattum pudhirgal podum
My song poses subtle riddles
Adhu unakku purindhaal podhum
It is enough if you understand their meaning
En raasaathi nee vaazhga
Long live, my princess
Iru kangal podhaadhu
Two eyes are not enough
Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka
To watch the princess's procession
En imaiyum moodaadhu
Even my eyelids will not close
Kalyaana thaeril unnai paarkka
To watch you in the wedding chariot
Aanandhathaal vizhi neerilae
With tears of joy in my eyes
Paadugindren oru paadalae
I am singing a song
Vaazhthu cholli paadum kuyil naan
I am the cuckoo singing words of blessings
Iru kangal podhaadhu
Two eyes are not enough
Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka
To watch the princess's procession
En imaiyum moodaadhu
Even my eyelids will not close
Kalyaana thaeril unnai paarkka
To watch you in the wedding chariot
Gamapadha paama garigama papaa
Gamapadha paama garigama papaa
Male :Aruvi pol nadakkum kanni ponnu
Male : The maiden who glides like a flowing waterfall
Chorus :Padhani paama garigama ninee
Chorus : Padhani paama garigama ninee
Male :Thudikkudho manadhu ninnu ninnu
Male : Does her heart throb and pause in delight?
Chorus :Sanisa nisa papaa
Chorus : Sanisa nisa papaa
Male :Pudhiya anubavam
Male : A brand new experience
Chorus :Sanisa padha dhadhaa
Chorus : Sanisa padha dhadhaa
Male :Unakkuk kidaithadho
Male : Have you attained it?
Azhagu malaridhu manadhinai
This beautiful flower, does it spread
Siragena virikkiradho
Her mind like wings in the air?
Getti melangal ketkum podhu
When hearing the auspicious wedding drums
Magizhndidum nenjangal
Hearts that overflow with happiness
Etti ennai vittu chendraal varundhaadho
Won't they grieve if you distance yourself and go away?
Metti osaigal mella chollum
The gentle sounds of toe-rings whisper
Anbenum geethangal
Melodies called love
Kottam itta naatkal ellaam thirumbaadho
Won't all those blissful days return?
O andha naatkal ellam en kannil aadaadho
Oh, won't all those past memories dance before my eyes?
Aanandha raagam ellaam kondu vandhu thaaraadho
Won't they bring and bestow every joyous melody?
Siru ponnae sella kannae
My little dear, precious darling girl
Adi nee thaan thirumana pennae
Hey, you are indeed the lovely bride
Pudhu aanandham aarambam
A fresh journey of bliss begins
Iru kangal podhaadhu
Two eyes are not enough
Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka
To watch the princess's procession
En imaiyum moodaadhu
Even my eyelids will not close
Kalyaana thaeril unnai paarkka
To watch you in the wedding chariot
Aanandhathaal vizhi neerilae
With tears of joy in my eyes
Paadugindren oru paadalae
I am singing a song
Vaazhthu cholli paadum kuyil naan
I am the cuckoo singing words of blessings
Iru kangal podhaadhu
Two eyes are not enough
Raasaathi oorgolathai paarkka
To watch the princess's procession
En imaiyum moodaadhu
Even my eyelids will not close
Kalyaana thaeril unnai paarkka
To watch you in the wedding chariot
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song is a joyful wedding celebration anthem expressing overwhelmed delight at seeing a loved young woman dressed as a bride. The singer describes how two eyes are inadequate to fully capture the splendor of her wedding procession and beauty. Combining celebratory swara passages with emotional poetic imagery, the narrator blesses the bride, comparing her beauty to a blooming flower and a graceful waterfall, wishing her lifelong happiness in her new journey.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Aruvi pol nadakkum kanni ponnu”
Comparing the maiden's graceful movement to a flowing waterfall.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Vaazhthu cholli paadum kuyil naan”
Comparing the singer to a cuckoo bird singing song of blessings.
Hyperbole (Atisayokthi)
“Angae vaanathu vennilavum Oorvalam pogaamal Nee pogum oorvalathai rasikkaadho”
Exaggerating that even the moon in the sky stops to admire the bride's procession.
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Trivia
The track is from the 1998 Tamil action film Dharma starring Vijayakanth and Preetha Vijayakumar. The lyrics were penned by veteran lyricist Pulamaipithan, known for his classical Tamil vocabulary and rich poetic metaphors.
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